- Cost of Living
- Iran
- China
- Tehran
- Zhenjiang
- Comparison
Cost of living in Tehran, Iran compared to Zhenjiang, China
WARNING!
Tehran has artificial and unrealistic official exchange rates.
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Currency:
| Food | - 27% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Tehran (Iran) is 27% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ﷼ 48,561 (元10) | - | - | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (Big Mac Meal or similar) | ﷼ 48,561 (元10) | 元10 | - 5% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ﷼ 70,969 (元14) | 元10 | + 39% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ﷼ 6,154 (元1.21) | 元12 | - 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ﷼ 57,032 (元11) | 元8 | + 40% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ﷼ 26,184 (元5.14) | 元8 | - 36% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ﷼ 22,742 (元4.47) | 元20 | - 78% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ﷼ 43,244 (元8) | 元12 | - 29% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ﷼ 21,905 (元4.30) | 元8 | - 46% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ﷼ 8,294 (元1.63) | 元6.00 | - 73% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ﷼ 898,450 (元176) | 元30 | + 488% | |
| 2 liters of Coca-Cola | ﷼ 30,030 (元5.90) | 元5.00 | + 18% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ﷼ 10,702 (元2.10) | 元20 | - 89% | |
| Housing | + 64% | |||
| Housing in Tehran (Iran) is 64% more expensive than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 13,606,100 (元2,672) | 元3,000 | - 11% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 Sqft) furnished accommodation in NORMAL area | ﷼ 27,719,100 (元5,443) | 元1,500 | + 263% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | ﷼ 2,832,030 (元556) | 元400 | + 39% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in EXPENSIVE area | ﷼ 30,946,400 (元6,077) | 元2,000 | + 204% | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 Sqft) furnished studio in NORMAL area | ﷼ 17,897,900 (元3,515) | 元1,000 | + 251% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 Sqft) studio | ﷼ 1,389,730 (元273) | 元300 | - 9% | |
| Internet 8 Mbps (1 month) | ﷼ 235,716 (元46) | 元100 | - 54% | |
| 40” flat screen TV | ﷼ 20,963,100 (元4,117) | 元4,000 | + 3% | |
| Microwave 800/900 Watt (Bosch, Panasonic, LG, Sharp, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 9,647,180 (元1,895) | 元600 | + 216% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ﷼ 117,962 (元23) | 元30 | - 23% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | ﷼ 119,902 (元24) | 元50 | - 53% | |
| Clothes | - 6% | |||
| Clothes in Tehran (Iran) is 6% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (Levis 501 or similar) | ﷼ 2,037,680 (元400) | 元300 | + 33% | |
| 1 summer dress in a High Street Store (Zara, H&M or similar retailers) | ﷼ 2,005,290 (元394) | 元500 | - 21% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (Nike, Adidas, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 4,040,390 (元793) | 元500 | + 59% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ﷼ 2,910,140 (元571) | 元500 | + 14% | |
| Transportation | - 42% | |||
| Transportation in Tehran (Iran) is 42% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Volkswagen Golf 1.4 TSI 150 CV (or equivalent), with no extras, new | ﷼ 919,792,000 (元180,628) | 元300,000 | - 40% | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ﷼ 3,746 (元0.74) | 元6.00 | - 88% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ﷼ 510,228 (元100) | 元150 | - 33% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | ﷼ 111,833 (元22) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | - 3% | |||
| Personal Care in Tehran (Iran) is 3% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (Tylenol, Frenadol, Coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ﷼ 42,004 (元8) | 元10 | - 18% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | ﷼ 68,654 (元13) | 元20 | - 33% | |
| Short visit to private Doctor (15 minutes) | ﷼ 317,803 (元62) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (Tampax, OB, ...) | ﷼ 101,221 (元20) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ﷼ 136,911 (元27) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | ﷼ 115,234 (元23) | 元30 | - 25% | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ﷼ 61,295 (元12) | 元12 | + 0% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | ﷼ 63,111 (元12) | 元5.00 | + 148% | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ﷼ 241,176 (元47) | - | - | |
| Entertainment | ||||
| Entertainment in Tehran (Iran) is in Zhenjiang (China) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ﷼ 516,354 (元101) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ﷼ 206,509 (元41) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | ﷼ 625,648 (元123) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an Italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ﷼ 185,148 (元36) | - | - | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ﷼ 130,014 (元26) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ﷼ 130,176 (元26) | - | - | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ﷼ 9,766 (元1.92) | - | - | |
| iPad Air 2, 64GB | ﷼ 23,028,000 (元4,522) | - | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | ﷼ 936 (元0.18) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ﷼ 1,438,700 (元283) | - | - | |
| 1 package of Marlboro cigarettes | ﷼ 20,468 (元4.02) | - | - | |
| TOTAL | - 11% | |||
This comparison is lacking data. It provides a decent comparison, but it is not yet reliable. It is based on 4,253 prices entered by 429 different people.
These prices were last updated on September 22, 2017.
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Cost of living in Tehran (Iran) is 11% cheaper than in Zhenjiang (China)
For example, to keep the same standard of living that would require
元8,900
in Zhenjiang
you would need to make just about 元7,910
(﷼ 40,279,009)
in Tehran.
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